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Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 12 - Annie Derritt Edwards

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 12 - Annie Derritt Edwards

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Tonight we recall one of the first women newspaper editors in Canada, Echo publisher Annie Derritt Edwards, courtesy of KBPV volunteer Carey Salmon.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 11 - Elias Sanders

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of one of the founding publisher of a few of Alberta’s oldest newspapers, Elias Sanders, courtesy of our event organizer, KBPV museum curator Farley Wuth.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 10 - Leslie Cook

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of bush pilot Leslie Cook, who played an important role in Canada’s North during the Second World War, courtesy of KBPV Education Coordinator Ranger Gord Tolton.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 9 - Dr. Frank Goforth

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today, we learn of pioneer medic Dr. Frank Goforth, courtesy of KBPV Summer intern Drew Stuckey.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 8 – Frederick W. Godsal

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today, we learn of the flamboyant Cowley rancher Fred Godsal, courtesy of our event organizer, KBPV museum curator Farley Wuth.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 7 - Alfred Benjamin Few

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today, we learn about rancher of North Fork, Alfred Few, courtesy of KBPV Vice-Pesident and businessman Dan Crawford.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 6 – Samantha “Madam” Glasgow

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of the pioneer woman associated with Glasgow Hill, Samantha Glasgow – as recounted by KBPV volunteer Sue Frank.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 5 – Beatrice Ankill

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we hear about pioneer school teacher Beatrice Ankill, schoolmarm at Summerview, Fishburn and Pincher Creek Public Schools, courtesy of KBPV intern Mallory Salmon.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 4 – Margaret Fish

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we recall Margaret Fish, who with her husband was the namesake of the Fishburn School and District, courtesy of cooperative KBPV volunteer Kari Zieffle.

Tombstone Tales 2023 - Episode 3 – Fred Kanouse

The Ghosts of South-western Alberta's History return each year with Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village's Graveyard Tours.  Held August 26, 2023 at KBPV itself, this year we recalled selected local pioneers and contributors whose remains rest far away from our area.

Today we learn of the devious exploits of frontiersman Fred Kanouse, courtesy of KBPV Education Coordinator Ranger Gord Tolton.